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Vaishali Beats Tan Zhongyi in Round 7 to Reach Second at FIDE Candidates 2026

India continues to shine in the women’s singles chess event at the ongoing FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Indian grandmaster R. Vaishali and…

April 7, 2026

Women Chess News

Divya Deshmukh Draws Third Straight Game at FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026

On Tuesday, March 31, India ends day three with another major draw in the women’s event. 20-year-old grandmaster Divya Deshmukh finished her…

April 2, 2026

Women Chess News

Vaishali Survives Brilliant Swindle as Divya Misses Win in All-Indian FIDE Candidates Clash

On Monday, March 30, the second round of the ongoing FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 in Cyprus, the All-India match between two women…

April 1, 2026

Women Chess News

Divya and Vaishali Open FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 With Draws in Paphos Cyprus

Round one of the FIDE Candidates 2026, saw some highs and a decent start from the Indian chess stars. Grandmasters Divya Deshmukh,…

April 1, 2026

Women Chess News

Divya Deshmukh Eyes World Chess Title at FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 in Cyprus

Fresh from the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup victory, 20-year-old, youngest Indian Chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh is all prepared for her next…

March 30, 2026

Women Chess News

Koneru Humpy Withdraws from FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 Over Cyprus Safety Concerns

Koneru Humpy has decided to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026. The Indian Grandmaster took the decision citing safety concerns…

March 24, 2026

Women Chess News

Humpy Koneru May Skip Women’s Candidates 2026 Over West Asia Safety Concerns

Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is considering opting out of the upcoming Women’s Candidates 2026. The…

March 18, 2026

Women Chess News

Divya Deshmukh Achieves Career-High 2509.6, Enters Top 10, After Prague Chess Success

For the first time ever, Indian chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh has made it into the top 10 of the women’s classical chess…

March 8, 2026

Women Sports News

BBC ISWOTY 2025: Smriti Mandhana Leads Stellar List of India’s Women Sporting Icons

The sixth edition of the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Awards have been announced and India’s trailblazing women athletes have been…

February 17, 2026

Women Sports News

Five Trailblazers Nominated for BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025

Indian women continue to redefine excellence across sporting arenas, and 2025 stands as a landmark year of collective brilliance. From cricket pitches…

February 3, 2026